Inventory Manager - Jumia (Full Time)

1. →Inventory & Cycle Count Ownership: Own end-to-end stock control and lead daily/monthly cycle counts, maintaining accurate records of all stock received, moved, and shipped out.  
2. →Commercial Alignment & Aging Stock: Partner with commercial teams to address aging inventory through return-to-vendor (RTV) actions or promotional sales campaigns.  
3. →Space Utilization & Process Mapping: Optimize warehouse storage capacity and map inventory processes against Jumia best practices, ensuring strict FIFO execution and safe item handling.  
4. →Reporting & Compliance: Prepare detailed operational reports on stock levels, adjustments, and storage compliance while ensuring full system adherence.  
5. →Team Leadership & Collaboration: Supervise and develop Inventory Supervisors while working cross-functionally with Inbound, Outbound, and Aftersales teams. 

What we are looking for:

• →Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field. Project management certifications and basic finance knowledge are added advantages.  
• →Professional Experience: Minimum 4 years of warehouse management or FMCG experience, with deep knowledge of direct-to-consumer e-commerce fulfillment, inventory software, and forecasting.  
• →Language & Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and fluency in English, French, and/or Arabic (based on location).  
• →Core Competencies: Exceptional data analysis, organizational, and creative problem-solving skills with a focus on high detail and independent follow-through in fast-paced environments.